FR 7000739 — Houghton Landing County Park in OR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Oregon
FR 7000739 — Houghton Landing County Park in OR
An 8.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lane County, OR.
Siuslaw National Forest, Central Coast Ranger District-ODNRA allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 60 days.
All 8.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (8.4 miles). Climbs 1,700 ft over 8.4 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 41%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. North Fork Siuslaw River runs 0.4 mi off. Herman Peak stands 1,306 ft above the site, 3.3 miles northwest. The nearest town, Heceta Beach, is 8.2 mi off.
September normals 47–70°F, 2.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Siuslaw National Forest, Central Coast Ranger District-ODNRA. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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